Make Pompano your Home
Pompano Beach welcomes you to its beautiful community and culture.
If you’re a new resident in our city, you will find important information below. about legalizing your residency, registering your personal assets, and incorporating yourself into the community. To legally establish domicile in both Florida and Pompano Beach, please visit:
BROWARD COUNTY RECORDS DIVISION:
Government Center: 954-357-7283
115 South Andrews Ave, Rm 114 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.broward.org/RecordsTaxesTreasury
Pompano Beach City Hall: 954-786-4527
100 West Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
ALL ABOUT REGISTERING:
REGISTER TO VOTE
Broward County North Courthouse: 954-831- 1225
1600 West Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
www.browardsoe.org/items.aspx?id=18
REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE (To apply bring your proof of liability insurance and proof of ownership.)
Broward County North Courthouse: 954-831- 1225
1600 West Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
www.dmvFL.org/broward.shtml
REGISTER YOUR BOAT (Boat owners must register their craft within 90 days of moving.)
Broward County North Courthouse: 954-831- 1225
1600 West Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
www.dmvFL.org/broward.shtml
LICENSES, INSURANCES, TAXES & MORE:
FL DRIVERS LICENSE DEPARTMENT OF HWY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Driver’s License Division
954-497- 1570
www.flhsmv.gov
LIABILITY INSURANCE
FL has a “no fault” system that requires all drivers to have liability insurance for their vehicles. Please talk to your insurance provider to determine if you have liability insurance.
FILE FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
(A $25,000 tax benefit is available to residents who qualify.)
Property Appraisers
Main Office: 954-357- 6830
115 S Andrews Ave; Rm 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
SAVE MONEY ON TAXES
Although Florida does not have a state income tax, it has a tax on intangible assets including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. For more information on Florida taxes, contact the Department of Revenue:
Taxpayers Assistance Section
800-352- 3671
Carlton Bldg, Tallahassee, FL 32301
www.myflorida.com
Social Security
5195 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate, FL 33063
www.socialsecurity.gov
UTILITIES:
UTILITIES WATER ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMER SERVICES
City of Pompano Beach: 954-786- 4637
100 West Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
TELEPHONE PROVIDER
AT&T: 888-757- 6500
ELECTRIC
FL Power &Light: 954-797- 5000
501 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RESIDENTIAL/BUSINESS REFUSE/BULK TRASH
City of Pompano Beach: 954-786- 4030
GARBAGE COLLECTION
Waste Management: 954-974- 7500
3831 NW 21 Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33073
MEDIA:
NEWSPAPERS
Miami Herald: 954-538- 7226
www.miamiherald.com
Pompano Pelican: 954-783- 8700
www.pompanopelican.com
Sun-Sentinel: 954-356- 4000
www.sunsentinel.com
TELEVISION
Channel 2 WPBT (PBS): 954-761- 3516 Channel2.org
Channel 4 WFOR (CBS): 954-768- 0004 | wfor.com
Channel 6 WTVJ (NBC): 954-622- 6000 | nbc6.net
Channel 7 WSVN (FOX): 954-463- 2291 | wsvn.vom
Channel 10 WPLG (ABC): 305-576- 1010 | justnews.com
CABLE TELEVISION
Comcast Communications
Local Sales and Services: 954-252- 1937 | Comcast.com
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
AT&T Internet Services: 800-436- 8638
Comcast/Broadband: Business Services 888-824- 8155
REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL
PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
(To register a child in a public school, parent must provide proof of residence, proof of age, and bring a recent physical exam and all immunization records.): 754-321- 3053
www.browardschools.com/info/register.htm
PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
Please contact the school of interest. A list of schools in Pompano Beach can be found page 20. All contact information is provided.
HURRICANE SEASON
WHAT TO DO?
Hurricane season is a major concern in South Florida and especially in coastal communities like Pompano Beach. Hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends November 30th.
Shelter Registration: 954-357- 6385
Pet–Friendly Shelter Registration: 954-989- 3977
Hurricane Hotline: 954-831- 4000, 954-831- 3940
Broward County Hurricane Guide
www.broward.org/Hurricane/HurricanePreparednessGuide
The Florida Humane Society: 954-974- 6152
3870 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33073